Calgary Stampede says screwworm situation shouldn't impact programming

About this episode

The Calgary Stampede reassures that its programming will not be affected by the screwworm situation in Texas.

The Calgary Stampede says it doesn't anticipate any disruptions to its Western Events programming due to the screwworm situation in Texas. Last week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) temporarily banned livestock from Texas after two confirmed cases of New World screwworm were found in two calves in the southern U.S. state. It says all livestock, including horses, originating from or present in Texas within 21 days before crossing the border, will not be accepted into the country.

People in this episode

Host: Craig Lester

Topics covered

• Calgary Stampede
• screwworm situation
• livestock regulations
• Western Events programming
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Keywords

• Calgary Stampede
• screwworm
• livestock
• Texas
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Calgary Stampede, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Places: Texas, southern U.S.

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